More than 300 arrests at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy
Over 300 people were arrested outside the US embassy in London during a protest supporting the banned group Palestine Action. The majority were detained for expressing support for a proscribed organization under the UK's Terrorism Act.
Why it matters
The event underscores ongoing tensions regarding civil liberties, protest rights, and the legal status of activist groups in the UK.
Image source, Press Association Image caption, Some protesters were carried away by police after refusing to walk when arrested
News correspondent Published 20 minutes ago More than 300 people have been arrested during a protest supporting the banned Palestine Action group outside the US embassy, police have said.
Hundreds of people gathered at Nine Elms in London on Saturday, with many holding signs reading phrases such as: "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action."
The Metropolitan Police said on Sunday that 325 arrests were made. The force added on social media that 320 of them were for "expressing support for a proscribed organisation under the Terrorism Act".
At least 4,000 people have now been arrested in relation to the group, which was proscribed in July 2025.
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